The Worst Person in the World (2021)

The title of the film, "The Worst Person in the World," could easily lead you down the wrong path. It's not a film about the worst person in the world. Don't let the light-hearted title fool you into thinking this is a romantic comedy or a black comedy.

Rather, at its heart, this is a melancholic tale about an individual who struggles to commit to one career or one life partner. The protagonist, Julie, flits from career path to career path, and love interest to love interest, in a seemingly endless cycle.

The movie zeroes in on Julie and her troubled love life. The reasons behind Julie's consistent shift from one man to another aren't entirely clear. Could it be ADHD? Or perhaps she's grappling with unresolved father abandonment issues?

Regardless of Julie's many missteps, she is certainly not the worst person in the world. While she may feel like she is, her character reflects the reality of many people. Julie is deeply flawed, just like most of us. She's uncertain of what she truly wants, which is a sentiment many can relate to. She jumps from one interest to another in a manner that might seem slightly narcissistic, but is wholly human.

The film is likely to resonate with anyone who has struggled to find their Mr. Right or Ms. Right in today's world, where choices are abundant and immediate. However, if you're not in the mood for a deeply poignant, brutally realistic drama about one woman's turbulent love life, you might want to give this movie a pass.



You should not watch The Worst Person in the World if...

• You are uncomfortable with sexual content and nudity. This movie contains several erotic scenes that may not be suitable for everyone.
• You don't like subtitles. This movie is in Norwegian, so unless you understand the language, you'll need to read the subtitles.
• You are not into dramas. This movie is a character study and deals with complex human emotions, it is not a light and entertaining flick.
• You are under 17. This movie is rated R, so it's not suitable for underage viewers.

Whats the deal with...
Warning: The following may contain spoilers:

What's the deal with "The Worst Person in the World"? I went in thinking I was going to see a movie about someone truly diabolical, someone way worse than me. I was ready to feel good about myself by comparison. But no, what do I get? A character who's just like me.

Hey!

I see what they did there!

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